Industry News

Where Maryland Hospitality Meets Headlines. Welcome to your go-to hub for everything happening in Maryland’s lodging industry. From breaking Event News and urgent Compliance Alerts to insider Advocacy Updates and Partner Spotlights, we’re keeping you in the loop and ahead of the curve. This is more than just news. It’s your connection to the people, policies, and partners shaping hospitality across the state.

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Association Updates

Upcoming Minimum Wage Increases in Montgomery & Howard Counties - June 2024
Upcoming Minimum Wage Increases in Montgomery & Howard Counties - June 2024

Upcoming Minimum Wage Increases in Montgomery & Howard Counties Continue Reading

Date posted06/17/2024


Maryland Security Guard Standards and Certifications - Effective Jan. 1, 2025
Maryland Security Guard Standards and Certifications - Effective Jan. 1, 2025

Maryland Security Guard Standards and Certifications - Effective Jan. 1, 2025 Continue Reading

Date posted05/24/2024


MHLA appoints Onahlea Shimunek to Baltimore C&T Redevelopment and Operating Org Task Force
MHLA appoints Onahlea Shimunek to Baltimore C&T Redevelopment and Operating Org Task Force

Maryland Hotel Lodging Association advocates for Maryland's hotel industry with resources, events, advocacy, training, and member-exclusive benefits. Join today! Continue Reading

Date posted05/23/2024


MHLA Celebrates the Industry’s Best at the 2024 "Stars of the Industry" Awards Luncheon
MHLA Celebrates the Industry’s Best at the 2024 "Stars of the Industry" Awards Luncheon

Discover the Maryland Hotel Lodging Association's latest news, events, advocacy, and member resources supporting Maryland's lodging industry excellence. Continue Reading

Date posted04/30/2024


2024 Session Report
2024 Session Report

MHLA’s Legislative Committee met weekly throughout the 2024 Maryland General Assembly Session, which convened January 10 and adjourned on April 8. More than 70 bills of potential concern to Maryland’s lodging industry were reviewed, with Committee Members voting to approve the... Continue Reading

Date posted04/30/2024


MHLA Hosts 2024 Legislative Preview & Member Appreciation Breakfast; Platinum Partners Announced
MHLA Hosts 2024 Legislative Preview & Member Appreciation Breakfast; Platinum Partners Announced

The Maryland Hotel Lodging Association (MHLA) supports Maryland's lodging industry with advocacy, events, member resources, and industry updates. Join MHLA today! Continue Reading

Date posted01/18/2024


MHLA Names 2024 Ambassador of the Year; Announces 2024 Board of Directors at Annual Meeting
MHLA Names 2024 Ambassador of the Year; Announces 2024 Board of Directors at Annual Meeting

Discover the Maryland Hotel Lodging Association (MHLA), offering advocacy, events, resources, and exclusive member benefits for Maryland's lodging industry professionals. Continue Reading

Date posted01/12/2024


MHLA 2023 Golf Outing a Success!
MHLA 2023 Golf Outing a Success!

Discover the Maryland Hotel Lodging Association's advocacy, events, member resources, and industry news supporting Maryland's hotel and lodging community. Continue Reading

Date posted09/19/2023


Partner Spotlight: Ecolab
Partner Spotlight: Ecolab

Discover the Maryland Hotel Lodging Association's advocacy, events, member resources, and industry news, including partnerships with leaders like Ecolab. Continue Reading

Date posted08/28/2023


Anne Arundel County hotel tax increased to 8% effective July 1, 2023
Anne Arundel County hotel tax increased to 8% effective July 1, 2023

Anne Arundel County hotel tax increased to 8% effective July 1, 2023. Continue Reading

Date posted06/23/2023


2023 Final Legislative Tracking Sheet
2023 Final Legislative Tracking Sheet

This is our final legislative tracking sheet for 2023. Click to Download PDF Continue Reading

Date posted04/30/2023


New Maryland Food Diversion Law
New Maryland Food Diversion Law

New Maryland Food Diversion Law Continue Reading

Date posted03/29/2023